Half Stack?

The_Pac_Mule · 07-15-2008, 07:55 PM

Im looking into getting a half stack, but am on a kinda tight budget, as in under $800 haha

I love Marshall, but the only affordable they have is the MG100, and the reviews for that are mixed. Any other good ideas? I have a Marshall MG30 thats good for use in the house but band practice and gigs really suck with it :/

Chill Mike D · 07-16-2008, 10:12 AM

My other brother has a Marshall MG250 and it's really nice.

rattleandhumgir · 07-17-2008, 06:07 PM

type it in on google, then there should be a shopping thing comparing prices.

Muad'zin · 07-17-2008, 09:57 PM

Evilbay?

Whenever I thirst for something new I always look for 2nd hand first.

tpsreports2424 · 07-24-2008, 05:21 PM

I don't care what anyone says, but ANY Marshall is the best in the business of it's class. Put it up to 10 and your all good

The_Pac_Mule · 07-30-2008, 08:34 AM

haha I see

I think I will go for a MG100 halfstack.

the tourist · 08-24-2008, 02:36 AM

Why does anyone really need a half stack? 30 watts is good. Venues can microphone your amp, you know?

The_Pac_Mule · 08-26-2008, 02:53 PM

I hate micing my amp haha

and the quality isnt the best

the tourist · 08-27-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Pac_Mule

I hate micing my amp haha

and the quality isnt the best

Do you play pretty crappy clubs then? I play around in Seattle and mic'ing the amp sounds wonderful.

The_Pac_Mule · 08-29-2008, 03:23 PM

not the mic quality, but the actual amp kinda sucks

the tourist · 08-29-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Pac_Mule

not the mic quality, but the actual amp kinda sucks

Well.... extra speakers won't really do that much to improve tone. Perhaps instead of looking for the half stack, you should be looking into a new amp?

Chill Mike D · 08-29-2008, 08:08 PM

The Vox AC30VTs are nice too. My other brother has one of those. Great modeling amp, and loud as hell. And the preamp is a tube, so it does have some pretty good tube tone.

I, on the other hand, live in an apartment in NY, so the 10-watt tiny Marshall I bought used yesterday for $40 is enough for me.

The_Pac_Mule · 08-30-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Well.... extra speakers won't really do that much to improve tone. Perhaps instead of looking for the half stack, you should be looking into a new amp?

Yeah I am looking into a new amp but a halfstack version of whatever. I have the Marshall MG30 and the MG100 halfstack from what I heard kinda sucks so yeah

If I had the money I'd get a Marshall JCM 2000

Se7en · 08-30-2008, 09:28 PM

no one needs a half stack.

Brian_C · 09-19-2008, 05:09 AM

I presume if you’re hanging out on this site you play lots of U2 stuff. If so, why not go for the Vox AC30, like Edge. It’s part of Edge’s sound.

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The_Pac_Mule Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 315 Local Time: 09:38 PM	Half Stack? Im looking into getting a half stack, but am on a kinda tight budget, as in under $800 haha I love Marshall, but the only affordable they have is the MG100, and the reviews for that are mixed. Any other good ideas? I have a Marshall MG30 thats good for use in the house but band practice and gigs really suck with it :/

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07-16-2008, 10:12 AM	#2
Chill Mike D The Fly Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 223 Local Time: 09:38 PM	My other brother has a Marshall MG250 and it's really nice.

07-17-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
rattleandhumgir The Fly Join Date: May 2008 Location: north east UK Posts: 94 Local Time: 08:38 PM	type it in on google, then there should be a shopping thing comparing prices.

07-17-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
Muad'zin War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Nijmegen, the Netherlands Posts: 849 Local Time: 01:38 AM	Evilbay? Whenever I thirst for something new I always look for 2nd hand first.

07-24-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
tpsreports2424 Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Let's hug it out, bitch. Posts: 4,121 Local Time: 08:38 PM	I don't care what anyone says, but ANY Marshall is the best in the business of it's class. Put it up to 10 and your all good

07-30-2008, 08:34 AM	#6
The_Pac_Mule Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 315 Local Time: 09:38 PM	haha I see I think I will go for a MG100 halfstack.

08-24-2008, 02:36 AM	#7
the tourist I'm A Starflyer Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the garage of Liam's cardboard box house in Axver's backyard. Posts: 16,194 Local Time: 06:38 PM	Why does anyone really need a half stack? 30 watts is good. Venues can microphone your amp, you know?

08-26-2008, 02:53 PM	#8
The_Pac_Mule Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 315 Local Time: 09:38 PM	I hate micing my amp haha and the quality isnt the best

08-29-2008, 03:23 PM	#10
The_Pac_Mule Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 315 Local Time: 09:38 PM	not the mic quality, but the actual amp kinda sucks

08-29-2008, 08:08 PM	#12
Chill Mike D The Fly Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 223 Local Time: 09:38 PM	The Vox AC30VTs are nice too. My other brother has one of those. Great modeling amp, and loud as hell. And the preamp is a tube, so it does have some pretty good tube tone. I, on the other hand, live in an apartment in NY, so the 10-watt tiny Marshall I bought used yesterday for $40 is enough for me.

08-30-2008, 09:28 PM	#14
Se7en Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,281 Local Time: 09:38 PM	no one needs a half stack.

09-19-2008, 05:09 AM	#15
Brian_C Babyface Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dublin & Belfast Posts: 13 Local Time: 02:38 AM	I presume if you’re hanging out on this site you play lots of U2 stuff. If so, why not go for the Vox AC30, like Edge. It’s part of Edge’s sound.